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B-58 Hustler
Convair · USA
A delta-wing marvel, the B-58 was designed for high-altitude, high-speed penetration of Soviet airspace. It carried its primary weapons and fuel in a large external pod under the fuselage and required a specialized three-man crew.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1956 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,132 km/h (Mach 2.0) |
| Range | 7,080 km |
| Ceiling | 19,300 m |
| Engines | 4x General Electric J79-GE-5 turbojets |
Armament & Payload
1x 20mm M61 Vulcan in a tail turret; 1x nuclear/fuel pod.